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THE CHALLENGE To find a sporty but practical car for a 6ft 6in former rugby player and his family BUDGET Up to £21,000

When Peter Miles used to play rugby for Gloucester his size was something of a boon. But when it comes to cars, the heavyweight forward has had to scrum down for all the wrong reasons.

Peter weighs in at 18 stone and while most vehicles allow his 6ft 6in frame behind the wheel, broad shoulders and long legs can make finding a decent driving position a little harder to tackle. With a wife and two young children, he’s been making do with a Renault Espace MPV, which although not the most exciting vehicle at least allows plenty of head and elbow room for family trips.

Now he’s planning to buy his own car and leave the MPV for his wife Lynn and children Zoe, 11, and Zac, 9, to use. He wants something sporty but also something that could double as a family car and accommodate his size. The hot